Response of TSAFF to Department of Public Safety Decision Not a Surprise to City Manager
City Manager Marc Maxwell said he is not surprised by the response of The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) to the consolidating of management of the Sulphur Springs Police Department and the city Fire Department. Maxwell noted that the TSAFF is made up of current and retired firefighters and serves to hear and support grievances filed by the members. The organization did not contact Maxwell prior to Monday to question...
TxDOT Reminds Drivers to End the Streak of Roadway Fatalities
AUSTIN – At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000. In an effort to end this grim and deadly 17-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws and take personal responsibility behind the wheel. “It’s heartbreaking to know somebody has lost a spouse, child, friend or neighbor every day for the past 17 years...
Criminal Trespass Call Leads to Drug Arrest
November 7, 2017 – A call in reference to criminal trespass at 1495 Industrial Drive East led to the arrest of Marcus Dewayne Farmer, 32, of Quitman. Farmer was found hiding in the bathroom with a cigarette package that contained several baggies of a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. When officers arrived at the Ferrari Inn, they spoke with management and went to the room where the subject was located....
Tuesday Forecast
20% chance of showers increasing to 50% chance of showers; High: 59; Low: 48; Wind: North, 5-10 mph
Wildcat Basketball Off to a Good Start
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said his team’s first scrimmage Saturday was a great opportunity to learn and grow as a team. The Wildcats scrimmaged host Sachse and Fort Worth Trimble Tech. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats went up against two very athletic teams that played up pace games and good man on man defense. He said he was pleasantly surprised that his team did not come out flat. Coach Cipoletta said he was...
SSHS Marching Band, Jazz Band Perform at Veteran-Related Events This Week
Members of the Wildcats Marching Band will be busy at veteran-related events this week. The Jazz Band will play at the annual Wal-Mart salute to veterans at League Street Church of Christ Monday night. The band will also be involved in the Sulphur Springs High School reception and assembly for veterans Friday starting at noon. The assembly begins at 1 p.m. Band Director Charles McCauley said some band members would be serving as color...
Yvonne M Skelton
Graveside service for Yvonne M Skelton, age 94, of Sulphur Springs,TX will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating and Shane Watson, James Rater, Clark Cipoletta, Lyndon Bishop, Cayle Watson and Phillip Rater serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 P.M. on on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Ms. Skelton passed away on Sunday,...
Winnsboro Police Report October 30-November 5, 2017
Winnsboro Police arrested three, investigated one accident, responded to 181 calls for service, issued 57 citations and wrote 56 warnings during the October 30-November 5, 2017 report period. Amber French, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested November 1st for criminal trespass. Kimberly Dlabaj, 19, of Winnsboro was arrested November 2nd for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Brandon Rodriguez, 21, was arrested November 2nd for Assault...
